Does HOA manager in NC require a real estate license?

William,

This will depend on the duties of the manager.

If the manager is renting, leasing or listing units then a Realtors license would be required (as this is governed under NC Real Estate License Law.

If they are collecting assessments, overseeing contracts, identifying infractions, etc., then I could find nothing in North Carolina Planned Community Act.
or the North Carolina Condominium Act.
or the North Carolina Statutes that require licensing of community association managers.

The project is small,six units, and has been self managed by HOA board members all of these years until the owner/President sold his unit 3-5 years ago. Since that time he has continued in that position with no pay. He has done a good job in most areas. The building and grounds are in relatively good condition. The major shortcoming is the collection of monthly dues. He has permitted some individuals to fall behind in their remittances with little or no consequences. This has pressured the HOA and naturally hurt the cash flow. The second failure has been the irregular and absence of HOA meetings at all levels. The impact of this is a greater dependency on the “manager/President” plus weakens the HOA as a whole while burdens the individual.

There has been discussions about hiring a professional firm to take over the obligation. Several of us have rotated thru this position over the years and do not want to take over now. The tendency has been to minimize the expense but I feel now is the time to hire someone.

I am just not sure if the present operation is legal. Each of us, the board members, have a fiduciary duty to make legal and proper decisions. I fear a backlash from within IF we do not do this correctly.